Tired of being late and disorganized in the morning? Here are some tips that can save you a lot of anxiety.

Steps

1

Make sure you have the small bumps out of the way. Your mornings should be about getting dressed, eating and out the door. So what ever can be done the night before to make your morning smoother, is worth the effort.

2

Lay out your clothes the night before if it takes your time to pick out an outfit. Iron it if possible. Get kids to lay out their clothes the night before as well, it is a great way to encourage independence.

3

Make lunches for you or your spouse and children the night before. Again, you save time and headaches by not having to prepare it in the morning.

4

Shower at night. Unless you prefer having a shower in the morning, have it in the evening instead. That is a personal preference but it can save time; in hot and sweaty weather, it also means that you go to bed clean.

5

Choose breakfasts that are quick but healthy. Baking muffins and freezing them are a great way to enjoy favorites anytime.

6

Give yourself time to deal with things out of your control. For example, shoveling the snow from your driveway or off your car can take time, so make sure you have time to do these things. If the snowfall is heavy, try shovelling that day's snow before you go to bed, so that in the morning, you will have less to shovel.

7

Give yourself time to rest and sleep. Going to bed late just makes it harder to wake up. Early to bed early to rise. Giving yourself time to really enjoy the morning makes them a lot more pleasant.

Community Q&A

Shower first, as soon as you get up. Once you're done, towel dry your hair or use a hair blower. It's OK if your hair is still a little moist when you have to leave, but showering early and properly drying your hair with a towel should help cut down on the drying time significantly.